Lumbar Fusion over Total Disc Replacement
This case is a great example of how insurance can work against you sometimes by delaying necessary procedures. It took 2.5 YEARS to get this patient into the operating room,…
Two-Level Disc Replacement + Third Level Fusion
Because we're treating three consecutive levels of the cervical spine, I'm performing a hybrid spine surgery: a 2-level disc replacement + fusion. This'll help preserve as much natural motion and…
Spine Surgery Clips and Lumbar Disc Replacement
What you don't see in this video? Clips all over the place which can signal bleeding troubles. That means the vascular access is pure. Now, clips in a procedure here…
Story From My Time As A Family Practice Extern
Storytime! As a 2nd year med student in 1978, I got a job as a family practice extern to get some hands-on learning experience. One of the cardiologists, Dr. Henry…
Two-Level Cervical Fusion
I talk a lot about disc replacement vs spinal fusion, but you have to remember that each procedure depends on the patient. The ultimate goal is recovery and the best…
Hybrid Spine Surgery
What led me to perform more hybrid spine surgeries? I know not every doctor believes in hybrids, but let's look at this patient who had a hybrid disc replacement in…
Let Me Show You How Navigated Spine Surgery Works
I could talk about the benefits of navigated spine surgery, but instead I thought I'd SHOW you this new age spine surgery in action. Struggling with chronic back or neck…
Total Disc Replacement Spine Surgery For A Patient In Their 30s
✓ Young patient in his 30s✓ Reduced radiculopathy✓ Disc herniation at L5-S1 Total disc replacement isn't ideal for every patient, but in this instance, I'm opting for TDR. Struggling with chronic…
Treating Spondylolisthesis: What Should The Spinal Canal Look Like?
Pretty good is a great adjective until it falls before the word "spondylolisthesis." In the spinal canal, when the nerve roots start to curl before the lesion, you know it's…
Two-Level Cervical Total Disc Replacement for Motion Preservation
While the Bills did their thing in Atlanta (and, unfortunately, lost) I did my thing in the OR, performing a two-level cervical disc replacement where the goal was motion preservation.…
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